Former Warner coach Andy Price to take over at Spruce Creek

Published: Monday, March 4, 2013 at 6:51 p.m.

Last Modified: Monday, March 4, 2013 at 11:32 p.m.

PORT ORANGE — After one season as the head coach at Titusville High School, Andy Price is headed back toward familiar stomping grounds.

Titusville High announced Monday that Price had stepped down as the school's head football coach to take the same position at Spruce Creek. Price — who led Titusville to a 4-6 record last season — was previously the head coach at Warner Christian.

“It is with much consideration and thought that I came to this decision,” Price said in a news release. “I feel like at this point in my life I need to be closer to my family, and this was the reason that I took the opportunity that I did. My time at Titusville High School, while short, was one of the most rewarding times in my life.”

Titusville Principal Lori Spinner and athletic director Jason Berley both commended Price for his work at their school.

“Coach Price has made a huge difference in his short tenure here at the school,” Berley said. “Our student-athletes are better people today for their experiences under Coach Price. He and his staff will be dearly missed.”

Price, who led Warner Christian to the playoffs 12 times in his 13 seasons as the team's coach, takes over for Bob Goebel. Goebel stepped down in December after four seasons at the helm of the Hawks. During that time, Spruce Creek was 12-28, including 2-8 last season.

<p><b> PORT ORANGE —</b> After one season as the head coach at Titusville High School, Andy Price is headed back toward familiar stomping grounds.</p><p>Titusville High announced Monday that Price had stepped down as the school's head football coach to take the same position at Spruce Creek. Price — who led Titusville to a 4-6 record last season — was previously the head coach at Warner Christian. </p><p>“It is with much consideration and thought that I came to this decision,” Price said in a news release. “I feel like at this point in my life I need to be closer to my family, and this was the reason that I took the opportunity that I did. My time at Titusville High School, while short, was one of the most rewarding times in my life.”</p><p>Titusville Principal Lori Spinner and athletic director Jason Berley both commended Price for his work at their school.</p><p>“Coach Price has made a huge difference in his short tenure here at the school,” Berley said. “Our student-athletes are better people today for their experiences under Coach Price. He and his staff will be dearly missed.”</p><p>Spinner said the school was “saddened to see (Price) leave.”</p><p>Multiple attempts to reach Spruce Creek athletic director Mike Randow were not successful. </p><p>Price, who led Warner Christian to the playoffs 12 times in his 13 seasons as the team's coach, takes over for Bob Goebel. Goebel stepped down in December after four seasons at the helm of the Hawks. During that time, Spruce Creek was 12-28, including 2-8 last season.</p>